Kent

KENT — Influenced by the results of the recent referendum when voters rejected a proposal for a second state trooper to serve the town as a School Resource Officer, the Board of Selectmen voted 2-1 to deny a request made by former trooper Andrew Ocif to include the position in the proposed budget for the 2024 fiscal year.

KENT — Following a report by the town Tree Warden, the Board of Selectmen unanimously endorsed the efforts of the Housatonic Herbicide Working Group (HHWG) at a regular meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 22.

KENT — After a two year absence, the annual Chocolate Fest returned to Kent Center School on Wednesday, Feb 8. It was the 26th year of the event.

A steady crowd  was provided a variety of sweet treats for all.

KENT — Prominent among the requests considered at the first of this budget season’s workshops to develop the town’s 2023-24 proposed budget is a renewal of a request for a second state trooper to serve the town’s needs. The Board of Selectmen considered the request at a workshop meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 8, held on Zoom.

KENT — The revival of the Good Times Dispatch weekly newspaper is in the works.

On Saturday, Feb. 11 Kent News Inc. announced it has received nonprofit status and will begin fundraising efforts in earnest.

KENT — Seeking permission to provide food truck service at its local farm brewery, the Kent Falls Brewing Company brought the proposal to the regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen on Wednesday, Feb. 25.